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Can you confirm that the South Downs National Park Authority will be
potentially putting at risk the health of residents if hydraulic
fracturing is approved. In particular, it is concerning that certain
companies have never undertaken this process before. Residents may be
exposed to any of the many chemicals
involved at every stage of the process. These include benzene,
ethylbenzene, toluene, xylene, naptholene, polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, methanol, formaldehyde, ethylene, glycol, glycol ethers,
hydrochloride acid, sodium hydroxide, methane and naturally occurring
radioactive material. These are known to cause cancer in adults and
children, gene mutation and foetal abnormality, infertility, diabetes
and endocrine disorders. These toxins affect every system of the body
over months or years.

It is incumbent on officials responsible for
approving such planning applications not to ignore such risks to the
community. In twenty years time the South Downs National Park Authority
could be facing massive compensation claims. We only need to consider
asbestosis and lung cancer caused by smoking , both of which have been
proven to have been caused by .toxic poisoning. I hope you share my
concerns with those involved in the planning process.